Richland County, Illinois

Total Population: 15,675

County Seat: Olney

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Median Home Value

$106,600

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$60,404

Across all households

Median Age

42.5 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

18.9%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

White (Non-Hispanic)93.7%
Two or More Races3.0%
Hispanic or Latino1.9%
Other Race0.8%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.3%
Asian (Non-Hispanic)0.3%

Under 18 Years

23.0%

65 Years and Over

20.5%

Male

49.8%

Female

50.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

99.3%

No Health Insurance

5.8%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

91.9%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

18.9%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.1%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$60,404

Mean Household Income

$75,635

Per Capita Income

$32,156

Unemployment Rate (16+)

4.2%

In Labor Force (19–64)

79.3%

SNAP / Food Stamps

15.2%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$106,600

Median Rent

$754/mo

Total Housing Units

7,366

Owner-Occupied

73.6%

Renter-Occupied

26.4%

Vacancy Rate

13.1%

Married Couple Households

46.3%

Cohabiting Couple Households

7.0%

Male Householder, No Partner

22.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

23.9%

Average Household Size

2.40

Broadband Internet Access

84.9%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.5%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 17159.